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Engineering Operations Centre Lead
The Opportunity:
Are you our next Engineering Operations Centre Lead. We are looking for someone who can help us redefine what's possible for are our Engineering Operations team.
As part of our 'Grow with Gatwick' initiative you'll be provided with plenty of training and support to ensure you're developing and growing your career.
What's the role?
The Engineering Operations Centre Lead is accountable for the Engineering Operations Centre (EOC). Through effective leadership, they empower their team to lead the Engineering Operation and effective management of all construction work at Gatwick. The Engineering Operations Centre Lead is also pivotal in engagement across various internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan Engineering's response to disruption events at the airport.
What you'll be doing?
- Management of the Engineering Operations Managers and team that reports into them.
- Lead the Operational relationship with UKPNS, working alongside the Electrical Duty Holder.
- Manages and authorises safe systems of work and contractor management systems.
- Responsible for the permit to work system and all hazardous activities at Gatwick to ensure they are appropriately permitted and controlled.
- Author or reviewer of Gatwick's Safe Systems or Work and SOPs relating to hazardous activities at Gatwick (including hot works, confined spaces etc.)
- Budget accountability of circa £1m.
- Accountable for continuous improvement and change management at the Engineering Operations Centre.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Proven proactive leadership to promote health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures protect employees and contractors.
- Strong people leadership and influencing skills to communicate across the business and with external stakeholders
- Cost management from department budget to negotiating with 3 rd party suppliers.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of working with trade unions and employee relations engagement.
- Proven in depth working knowledge of permit systems and health and safety management.
What's it like to work here?
We prioritise the professional growth of our employees and provide opportunities for people to continue their journey through ongoing development and support along with a total reward package that recognises your contribution.
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our local community and the passengers we serve. We value an environment where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer, we encourage different perspectives that redefine what's possible. Together, we form a strong and united team.
If you are ready to make a difference and begin your journey with London Gatwick, click "Apply" to submit your application.
